Comparison of the Soft-Tissue Release Methods in Idiopathic Clubfoot

The Management of Club Foot: Issues for Debate

“…20 Comparisons of management (both operative and mainly conservative) have suggested that the end result may be enhanced by a more comprehensive release. [21][22][23][24] Equally, Laaveg and Ponseti 19 cautioned against the stiffness and iatrogenic deformity which may follow inadequately performed or excessive surgical release. 25 The effect of persisting neuromuscular imbalance is also poorly appreciated and a lack of recovery of the peroneal muscle after operation or persisting neurophysiological deficit 9,10,26 may be critical.…”

Comparative study of posteromedial release and complete subtalar release in resistant/recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus foot

“…9,11,12 We concluded that this difference was due to the postoperative protocol. We strictly adhered to Turco's 10 postoperative protocol and continued postoperative casting for a total of 4 mo unlike other studies.…”

Treatment Results Of The Ponsetı Method In Patıents Wıth Idıopathıc Pes Equınovarus

“…The aim of PEV treatment is to obtain correction of all the components of the deformity, to provide a painless foot with plantigrade movement that does not necessitate special shoes (4,19). Conservative treatments are primary in PEV treatment (20,21). It is extremly difficult to apply surgical intervention to newborn infants.…”